New fame and fortune series
THE local music industry is often a harsh, cut-throat world of lies and heartbreak, where people go to extremes to make it. But exactly how far would you go, or what would you put a loved one through to achieve success? That is the central question Mzansi Magic’s new drama, Ingoma explores.
Ingoma, which airs on April 9 at 8pm (DStv channel 161), follows the story of three aspiring artists from the Eastern Cape town of Alice: Sino (Anita Sibozo), Ezekiel (Ayanda Makayi) and Angel (Oros Mampofu).
Lured to Cape Town’s big lights by businessman and record label owner Leo Black (Buyile Dladla), the naive trio are soon introduced to a life of glamour and wealth.
But all’s not what it seems, and it’s soon revealed that Black’s intentions are not as savoury as what the group were first led to believe.
The move to Cape Town is a make-or-break opportunity for the story’s main character Sino, who has the hopes and survival of her entire family back in Alice dependant on her success.
However, Sino and her band’s world quickly unravels when a sinister deal is struck between one of the trio and Black.
M-Net’s director of Local Entertainment Channels, Reneilwe Sema said of the show: “Ingoma has all the essential trademarks of a brilliant drama: a strong female protagonist with an unwavering will to succeed, an enthralling world in which the story is set, and what at first seems to be a malicious villain. The plot soon provides a massive twist which will leave viewers questioning whose corner they’re really in.”
The Cast
Sinovuyo ‘Sino’ Mdledle :A beautiful, lost queen, gifted but afraid of her full potential.
Ezekiel ‘Ezee’ Biko: Sino’s boyfriend, Ezee is an imaginative and thoughtful poet with a wealth of ideas. He is hard-working, generous and deeply loyal.
Buntu ‘Angel’ Mdlele: Angel is a charming, small-time hustler with his finger on the pulse. Sino’s brother and Ezekiel’s best friend.
Leo Black: Leo is a charming and charismatic businessman but all’s not what it seems to be.
Bongi: Matsepho Sekgopi plays Sino’s jealous sister Bongi, who wants to be the centre of attention for once – a catalyst for drama.
Mam’ B: Peggy Tunyiswa plays the religious, hardworking single parent who will do anything to see her son Ezekiel succeed.
Zola Mabaso: Sive Matiswane portrays a big friendly giant, who hopes to be a lawyer and maintain peace among the people he loves.
China Mthimkhulu: A loudmouth and wanna-be Kung-Fu fighter played by Siphenathi Qeja.
Ingoma is a weekly half-hour drama produced by Paw Paw Productions – sister company to Penguin Films.